Climate-Controlled vs. Standard Storage Units: What’s the Difference?
When most people rent a storage unit, they're thinking about square footage and monthly price. They're not thinking about vapor barriers, HVAC cycles, or how humidity interacts with electronics, wood, and paper over an 18-month rental period. But operators and investors who understand the distinction between climate-controlled and standard self-storage units (and why tenants are willing to pay a meaningful premium for the former) have a structural advantage that shows up directly in rent rolls and exit valuations.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Self-Storage Industry
Self-storage has transitioned from pandemic surge to normalized conditions. Yet durable demand, disciplined supply, and lower capital intensity continue to support predictable returns. Understanding today’s market requires focusing on local fundamentals, not national headlines.
Interest Rates and Their Impact on Real Estate Investments
Introduction Interest rates play a pivotal role in the real estate market, influencing everything from property prices to investment strategies. […]
Why Large Self-Storage Operators are Positioned to Thrive
There's no doubt about it. The storage industry, at large, is facing headwinds. The last few years have been a boon to self-storage operators, with rates and occupancies shooting through the roof. Last summer, the national average cost for a unit hit record peaks.
Five Takeaways on the State of Multi-Family Investing
Every first Friday of the month, Spartan Investment Group offers our community an opportunity to connect face-to-face as we share investing best practices, education and resources.
Recently Reported: Self-Storage Performance Remains Strong
Twice each year, Yardi Matrix, a comprehensive market intelligence tool specializing in the self-storage sector, publishes a Self-Storage National Outlook that serves as a data-driven state of the industry for investment professionals, equity investors, lenders, developers and property owners.
